Anastasia Albescu
Age: 19 years old female
Patient
Patient's Story (Role player’s brief)
Patient’s Story
Be slow to speak and act anxious. You have booked this appointment because you are worried about your boyfriend, who is 40 years old.
He lost his job two months ago, and since then, he has been coming home drunk and becomes physically violent, especially when you ask him not to drink. He has hit you on multiple occasions.
He also has access to your bank account and regularly uses your money to gamble. You think he may be depressed, and you’ve come today because you want help for him.
Your partner abuses alcohol but does not do drugs nor smoke and he has no history of mental health issues
Social History: You are not pregnant, and you have no children. You do not smoke or drink. You work as a cleaner and feel overwhelmed.
When asked about your own wellbeing, you explain that while your mood is okay, you do not feel happy or safe because of everything happening at home.
Idea, concerns and expectations: You think you husband is depressed and wonder if the doctor can prescribe antidepressants or some kind of medication to help your boyfriend stop drinking alcohol.
You are not looking for help for yourself, but for your partner.
If the doctor suggests involving safeguarding or social services, you respond:
“No, please don’t. He said if I ever told anyone or reported him, he would kill me.”
You should not volunteer any further symptoms or details unless specifically prompted by a direct question.
Say NO to any other questions asked outside of the details already provided in the scenario.
If the doctor is nice- accept any plan they offer